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Hi Marcel,
Thanks for your advice as regards the 4 upgrades and that will definately be a job for me to do this summer. Have ordered the Oil filter and Iridium spark plugs so as soon as they arrive I’ll get the oil changed and just see if I can tell whether the dealer has changed the oil or not. From what I have read up on the difference a 520 chain kit can do for performance sounds really worthwhile, as well as the regulator & coils up-grade. You mentioned the fact that if I want the 520 chain kit I need to email you, is that because the club shop does’nt stock that item for the GV125 Aquila ? Once I have got the regulator & coils fitted I’ll then see about getting the 520 chain kit. You asked me what sort of mileage I’m clocking-up. Well, while we’ve been having this good weather I have been trying to some seat time most day’s, and that usually turn’s out to be a 30 ml round trip. So in a week I could be doing 150-200 mls. Now that you know this do you reckon I really ought to get the valve clearance checked/adjusted ? I’ll give this guy (Ben Adgie) the motorcycle mechanic a bell and see if he will work on my bike if you say I ought to. Many thanks again Marcel, will email you when I’m ready to go for the chain kit.
Ride safe, regards Nigel.
Hi Marcel,
Many thanks for replying to my enquiry with regards to the dealer. My brother said exactly the same word’s to me as you did, but when face to face with a so-called professional who tell’s you that they don’t issue service checklists anymore, I was’nt going to put him in a half nelson and demand one ! On one of my rides recently I came across another biker who recommended a fully qualified motorcycle mechanic (Ben Adgie) with some 35 years experience in the trade. His business is 20 miles away (only a further 5 miles on from the idiot dealer !). When I get the chance to speak to him, I will ask if he issues a service checklist and if he would be willing to work on my bike. I have downloaded the owner’s and service manuals (thank’s Marcel), at least now when I do some maintenance on the bike I’ve got some reference to work to. I have alway’s looked after whatever vehicle I’ve owned and am keen to make sure my bike is as well. I am going to order a new oil filter and ‘O’ rings and change the oil myself, I’ll be sure to get some decent oil as well. I’ve clocked-up 1200 mls and according to the owner’s manual the next service is due around 2500 mls. Will I be okay to leave it till then to get the valve clearance checked/adjusted and anything else that’s not within my capability. I can do most thing’s myself and other’s, if somebody shows me first then quite happy to “ave a go”. It’s a pity you don’t live abit closer to where I am then I could call on your service’s Marcel, anyway you’ve got your day job. I have been interested in the recommendation’s re: up-grades such as coil, fuel lines, engine mounting bolts etc. Would you suggest I leave it till something play’s up or up-grade as & when I want to ? Many thanks for your help Marcel, going to sign off now.
A safe ride to you, regard’s Nigel.
